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Sabrina Imbler

A round stingray (Urolophus halleri) I photographed in shallow water at Bolsa Chica wetlands (Southern California). The clouds of sand around the eyes and and body were formed as the stingray flapped and positioned deeper in the sand, expelling water. You can see the spiracles behind the eyes.

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A Brief Investigation Into Whether Charlotte The Pregnant Ray Is Scamming Us All

The stingray Potamotrygon jabuti, collected from the Tapajós river.

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Rays Week

Where Did All These Freshwater Stingrays Come From?

A ocellate river stingray swimming, along with a logo for Rays Week.

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Stingrays Can Do Math. But Why Would They?

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